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Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek | Short Trek With Cultural Attraction

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Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek is a religious and cultural trek, and the center of the journey is Kyanjin Gompa. During the trek, you’ll get to explore the religion of Buddhism and the cultures surrounding it that is followed by the people living in the region. Langtang Kyanjin Gompa trek also has so many natural spectacles, so, the travelers looking to explore nature to the fullest also get to take away a lot of things from this trek. To think about it, Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek is actually an amalgamation of all the attributes that make a trek an amazing journey.

Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek

Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek takes you to Kyanjin Gompa, which is one of the most significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites of the region. It is regarded highly by the Buddhists of the region, and they make sure that all their celebrations and mournful events happen here. Kyanjin Gompa is actually a settlement area, with a monastery in it that goes by the name of Kyanjin Gompa. Apart from the gompa, there are so many households and businesses that thrive in the area.

Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek

Apart from Kyanjin Gompa, the major attraction of Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek is Tserko Ri. It is a mini mountain with a height of around 5000 m. Trekkers spend one day acclimatizing at Kyanjin Gompa. On that day, they can choose to climb Tserko Ri. Most trekkers are able to climb Tserko Ri fairly easily. The entire journey from Kyanjin Gompa to the top of the peak and back can be completed in one day.

Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek is also known as Langtang Valley trek or Langtang trek simply. Altogether, it’s a trekking journey with 6 core trekking day. On one specific day, the trekkers rest to help their bodies acclimatize to the high altitude. During the trek, the travelers visit villages such as Bamboo, Langtang, Lama Hotel, and so on. Langtang Kyanjin Gompa trek starts from Syabrubesi and heads east towards Kyanjin Gompa. From here, it’s the same way back to Syabrubesi, where the journey ends.

Side Trips Around Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek

There are so many attractions on the Langtang Kyanjin Gompa Trek and around it that it’s almost impossible to cover everything in one go. What you can do is, you can try to cover either your most preferred ones, or the major ones. The major side trips around Langtang Kyanjin Gompa trek are trek to Ganja La and trek to Gosaikunda.

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Ganja La is a high altitude mountain pass situated at an elevation of 5122 m. By adding around 6 days to your Langtang Kyanjin Gompa itinerary, you can cover this attraction. It is considered to be one of the toughest parts to walk upon and cross in the entire region, so you could experience certain difficulties in the journey. By trekking on the Ganja La route, you’ll also get to visit new villages such as Keldang, Yak Kharka, Tarke Gyang, Sermathang and Melamchi.

Gosainkunda, on the other hand, is a high altitude complex of mountain lakes. Altogether, there are 108 lakes in the region. Gosaikunda is a major pilgrimage site for the Hindus, and every year, in the month of August, pilgrims from all over the world visit the lake, and pay their homage to the Hindu deities – Shiva and Parvati. The lake remains frozen for around 6 month in a year, i.e. from the month of October to March

Tamang Heritage Trail

Tamang Heritage trail is a journey through which you get to explore the life and culture of Tamang people. Tamangs are among the many indigenous tribes of Nepal who have been living here for centuries. They have a separate identity, with their own traditional dress, language, food, and so on. On the trek, you get to live in their houses. There is no better way to understand these people. The trek gives you not just a social insight into their lives, but a personal one as well.

Tamang Heritage Trail

During Tamang Heritage Trail trek you’ll come across villages such as Gatlang, Thuman, Rasuwagadhi, Briddim, and so on. Altogether, the journey consists of 6 core trekking days, and it starts and ends at Syabrubesi. As the route always keeps you below 3000 m, there are no days assigned for acclimatization. And because the route is so simple to be walked upon, it is ideal for trekkers of all age groups, fitness level, and especially for first time trekkers. Also, it’s the perfect one for you if you’re into world cultures.

The trek is also pleasing aesthetically, as you’ll make your way through beautiful forests of rhododendron and magnolia. On the trek, you’ll come across speeding rivers, giant waterfalls and lakes, with crystal clear water flowing in them. All these elements will definitely make your trek soothing. It’s definite that you’d not just gain appreciation towards the Tamangs but also the nature altogether. It’s amazing to see how these people have learned to co-exist among the forces of nature.

Climb Yala Peak

By adding three days to the Langtang Kyanjin Gompa trek, the trekkers can climb Yala Peak. Yala Peak is yet another mini mountain in the region with an altitude of 5732 m. Despite the fact that it has a low height, climbing the peak could be tough for certain trekkers. Needless to say, along with the challenges, the peak also brings a certain level of excitement to the journey. From the top, you can have the most amazing views of the entire Langtang region especially that of peaks like Shishapangma and Gangchenpo. From Kyanjin Gompa, it takes one day to reach Yala Peak Base Camp. The next day, the trekkers attempt to climb Yala peak and reach the top. They also descend on the very same day. And finally, on the third day, they return to Kyanjin Gompa. The rest of the journey is exactly the same as Langtang Kyanjin Gompa trek, i.e. from Syabrubesi to Kyanjin Gompa, and the same way back.

Langtang Photos

Langtang Trek is one of the most photogenic trekking routes in Nepal. It has everything that you would wish to have in a trekking journey. From all sorts of natural beauties to human elements, you will find everything here. Generally, photographers struggle to get influenced during a photographic journey; they find it hard to get the right shot, but such is not the case with Langtang trek. During the journey, you will have so many opportunities to click the best Langtang photos. The only question is – Would you be satisfied with the number of photos that you click? It’s definite that you’d want to click more and more Langtang Photos, once you’re here on the route.

Langtang Trek photos

Langtang Trek is a part of Langtang National Park, and needless to say, for anyone who’s an enthusiast of nature photography, a national park is a heaven. And we’re not talking about just any national park, but the one that is among the richest protected areas of Nepal, with so many species of birds and animals. If you look hard enough, you’re sure to find animals like Red Pandas, Himalayan Bear, Blue Sheep, and even Snow Leopard lying around. Comparatively, birds like Red Billed Chough, Himalayan Pheasant, Snow Cock, and so on can be more easily spotted than animals. Clicking the photos of these creatures, and including them in your Langtang Photos collection will be a great accomplishment.

There are so many things to do and see in Langtang Kyanjin Gompa trek. If you’re a trekking enthusiast, and you’ve never tried Langtang Kyanjin Gompa trek, then you’re missing out on a lot of things. It is one of those treks that defines trekking in Nepal. It is a balance of all the flavors that you can get in a trekking journey. It is for a reason that Langtang Kyanjin Gompa trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. And there’s only one way to find it out, which is to go on the Langtang Kyanjin Gompa trek.

Due to the earthquake of 2015, the Langtang region was greately affected. But with collective efforts of locals and government, the area was rebuilt. If you go to the Langtang region at present, especially on the Langtang trek after earthquake, you can’t help but wonder that everything seems changed. The size of the crowd, mainly tourists, has doubled, even tripled, the facilities are updated, and everything appears bigger and better. Believe it or not, it’s all due to the earthquake. Langtang Trek Nepal, which was once wiped off, as a result of the earthquake, seems to have been revived to almost twice its original capacity with necromancy. So, today, trek to Kyanjin Gompa and other places of the Langtang regionis completely safe.

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